5 Plumbing Nightmares

摘要

Are your water bills creeping up? Your plumbing may be suffering from undetected leaks that drive up utility charges and may cause repair needs. Inspect your facility for tell-tale signs of these five potential leaks. Some water treatment chemicals gradually create miniscule holes in copper pipes and brass valves, notes Larry Snow, a project manager for FM provider Crockett Facility Services. Look for green residue on the outside of the pipe to find weak spots before they leak.